He said that most Americans agree with him and believe that NFL owners should punish or fire players who refuse to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner."

"I have so many friends that are owners, and they're in a box," Trump said. "I've spoken to a couple of them and they say, 'We are in a situation where we have to do something.' I think they're afraid of their players, if you want to know the truth. And I think it's disgraceful."

Former U.S. attorney and Fox News contributor Andy McCarthy said it’s “ridiculous” that some Democrats are complaining about Attorney General William Barr’s review of the origins of the Russia investigation.